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Qualification Test: Aluminum Welding Qualification Test Information and Pre-Registration Aluminum Welding Qualification Test Information and Pre-Registration With the help of the aluminum industry and many welding professionals, I-CAR has developed the first hands-on Automotive Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test in the collision industry. This test measures a technician’s ability to make the welds used in repairing aluminum vehicle structures. Students must complete a sequence of three programs to receive credit for the qualification test. These programs cover the principles and techniques of aluminum GMA (MIG) welding, allow technicians to practice the welds, and provide the opportunity to test the technician’s skills. Preparing for the Test Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding (WCA01) covers the principles and techniques of aluminum GMA (MIG) welding. Participants learn how to set up and tune a welding machine, address safety issues, perform proper welding techniques, prepare metal surfaces, and identify and correct weld defects. Individuals receive hands-on training to learn how to perform visual inspection of the three different welds. Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding is available through I-CAR. One point is awarded for the successful completion of this program. The Automotive Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test Prep (WCA02) is a skills practice program developed by I-CAR. It offers participants an opportunity to prepare for the qualification test by making GMA (MIG) plug, fillet, and butt joint with backing welds. Welds are practiced in both vertical and overhead positions. Participants also perform the required visual inspections and destructive tests for each type of welded joint. The Automotive Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test Prep is available through authorized Aluminum Welding Qualification Test sites. Points are not awarded for this program. Test Details The Automotive Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test measures a technician’s ability to perform three welds in both vertical and overhead positions. The three welds are a fillet weld on a lap joint, a plug weld on a lap joint, and a butt joint with backing weld. These welds are made on two types of aluminum alloys: 5052-H32 and 6061-T6. They are also made on two different thicknesses of aluminum: 1mm and 2.5mm. All six welds must pass both visual inspection and destructive tests. The Day of the Test Registration and testing takes about four hours. Each test has a time restriction. Participants have 60 minutes to familiarize themselves with the equipment and surroundings by practicing the three vertical position welds. Students must then complete the test welds within 40 minutes. Overhead position welds are timed in a similar manner. Measuring Performance Welds are visually inspected according to strict guidelines. If the welds pass the visual inspection, they are destructively tested. The methods used to test the welds are explained during Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding. Participants receive a complete report within four to six weeks after the test. All six welds must pass in order to qualify. Welds that do not pass must be retaken within six months of the original test date. After six months, the entire test must be taken again to receive a qualification. Certificate of Qualification I-CAR issues a certificate for students who pass the Automotive Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test. It is necessary to re-qualify every five years to maintain the status. Four points will be awarded for passing the test. Pre-registration and Cost Information on pre-registration and associated costs can be found on the downloadable pre-registration form below. Please note that pre-registration and payment are required four to six weeks before the test. The number of students per session is limited. For more information, please call customer care at 800.422.7872. Click here to search class schedules for the I-CAR Aluminum Automotive GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test.
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